College Programs & Services
Student Success Program
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Student Services Center • Building 2, 2nd Floor • (650) 738-4318 The Student Success Program assists students who are on probation or dismissal status by providing tools, strategies, and resources that promote academic success. All students on probation or dismissal status must attend a Student Success workshop and meet with a counselor for on-going academic counseling and follow-up. Visit the website or the Counseling Office with questions. www.SkylineCollege.edu/counseling/studentsuccess.php
Study Abroad Program
College of San Mateo • Building 1, Room 101 • (650) 574-6595 The San Mateo County Community Colleges District, in cooperation with the American Institute for Foreign Study, offer students of all ages the opportunity to study and live abroad, earning up to 15 units toward an A.A./A.S. degree which are transferable to the CSU/UC and most private colleges and universities. • Fall semester in London and a spring semester in Paris or Florence. • To apply to participate, students must have at least 12 college units complete and have a Minimum 2.0 (“C”) GPA • Financial Aid is available for costs including flights and living accommodations. Early planning is advisable. For more information, visit the website or contact the office. www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/studyabroad
Talisman (Student Literary Magazine)
Katharine Harer, harer@smccd.edu or call (650) 738-4412 Talisman is the literary magazine produced by the Skyline Creative Writing program each May. A student editorial committee meets with a faculty advisor during the spring semester to evaluate submissions and decide on the content of the magazine. Talisman contains original artwork, poetry and short fiction by students. The Victoria Alvarado Memorial Short Story Award, including cash prizes, is given for the best stories submitted. The Dorothy Dutcher Award, also including cash prizes, is given for the best submissions in poetry. The publication of Talisman and a reading and awards ceremony takes place in mid-May in the Gallery.
For additional information and questions regarding submissions and awards contact Katharine Harer via email harer@smccd.edu or call (650) 738-4412.